Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10040, Felix Frederick, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Frederick, Felix Catharine N.
W 10040
Born in N.C.
CONTENTS

31873
North Carolina
Felix Frederick deceased of Rutherford Co. in the State of N.C. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col. Heman in the N.C. line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Vending July 13 th 1832.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of August 1841 sent to John S. Hail Warsaw North Carolina
Arrears to the 4th of March 1832 $ 30.00
Leg l annual allowance ending 13 th July 1832 the day of } 10.75 his death } $40.75
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by McAdison Clerk Book _____ Vol. 62 Page 54
Payment to be made to Catharine N. Frederick widow of deceased
also under act 1836 See papers No 345H
Let to Pension Agent August 27 th 1841

J. A. Dickson 19 Mar 1841 Letter to P. C. G. H. S. Hill, April 3. 1841 Let. to Mr. Hill April 8th 1841
3454  North Carolina
Catharine V. Frederick widow of Felix Frederick, dec. NC who died on the 13 July 1832, of Duplin (in the State of North Carolina who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Kling of the by Col in the N Carolina line for 9 months See ex. papers act June 7. 1832
Incribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1832.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of October 1840, and sent to John S. Hill, Esq. Warsaw, N. Carolina
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1841 $ 259.25 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep 41 15.00
$ 274.25
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by D. M. Lundy, Clerk. Book C. Vol. 1, Page 182.

State of North Carolina
May 2 nd 1841
Duplin County } ss.
On the 2 nd of May Personally appeared Before me John S. Hill one of the acting Magistrates of said County M rs Catharine N. Frederick (Widow of Felix Frederick Deceased) presented North Carolina in the County of Duplin aged 82 years, Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June the 7 th 1832 She certified that she could not attend Court on account of the infirmity of age, This application claiming under the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832, as the rightful Heir of her deceased husband Felix Frederick, as he did not draw what he was entitled too by law, The applicant states that she is 82 years of age and further states that her de d Husband Felix Frederick was when he died July the 13 th 1832 in his 84 th year, He lingered and died it was believed by all the neighbours with old age, The applicant states that the first tour that her Husband went out against the British and Tories as a volunteer, (as she has heard him say) under the following Officers to wit James Kenan Col, Thomas Rutledge Lt Col, Abram Holton, Major, That they marched through Bladen County then into Cumberland County and joined Genl, Moore who commanded the regulars at that time, thence marched through Bladen County down into New Hanover County, then crossed the North West River then up to the Battle ground at Moores Creek, From thence marched up to Duplin County, and was dismissed which was a three months tour in the year 77 as the applicant believes, The next tour was a jumping camp in Hanover County under the same Field Officers, which was another three months tour, your applicant thinks this tour was in the year 77 or 78

The next tour your applicant states was for six months under the same Field Officers during this expedition he was sent out (as the applicant has heard him say) under M c Re King Capt t , and James Wright of Duplin County, It s to Harrison's Creek Bridge in Hanover County As a guard between the American and British Army, then returned to the main Army and was dismissed after serving the six month tour The Applicant states that this tour was in the year 80 or 81 as she believes she further states that her Husband Felix Frederick was called out or drafted (she is not certain which) for three months more, to guard a parcel of Tories at a place called the Bull Pen, a Pen made of logs to keep Tories In, she further states that her Husband acted as commissary at that time and place, as she has heard him say, the name of the officer at that time she does not recollect at this time, This last tour was near the conclusion of the revolution war, your applicant hereby relinquishes every claim whatever under the act of 32, to a pension or annuity, except the Present, as her to her Husband Felix Frederick a revolutionary soldier This applicant states on her oath that she was married to her deceased Husband Felix Frederick in July 1776, and that she has not been married since, To proof of what she has stated your applicant refers you to her declaration under the act of July the 1 st 1836,
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid attest John S. Hill, J. P.
Catharine her K. J. Fredrick Mark
I John S. Hill one of the acting Justices in & for said County, do hereby certify that full faith and credit are due the declaration of Catharine K. Fredrick your applicant
John S. Hill J. P.

Question 1 st Where were you & your Husband Born & what are your ages.
Ans. My Husband & myself were both born in Duplin County My age
Is 82 years and my Husband age when he Died was 84 he died in Duplin & I still live in Duplin County N. Carolina
Q 2 nd Have you any record of yours and your Husband age
Ans. No, not of mine nor his, in my possession at this time
Q 3 rd Where were you living when your Husband was called into the service and where do you now live
Ans. My husband and myself were both living in Duplin County during the Revolution war and I still live in Duplin County
Q 4 th How was your Husband called into the service was he drafted; did he volunteer, or was he a substitute,
Ans. I believe he volunteered in all the expeditions he was out in
Q 5 th State the names of some of the officers under which your husband served
Ans. I have heard him speak of serving under Genl. Moore, James Hinton, Thomas Rutledge and Abram Holtern
Q 6 th What was the age of your youngest child when your Husband died
Ans. My youngest Child was thirty years old at the death of her Father.
I received a few lines from you dated Oct. 28 th 1840, stating that M rs Frederick was entitled at the rate of $30 dollars per annum from the 1 st of March 1831 to the 13 th June 1832 Under the act of June 7 th 1832 Upon her filing a declaration under that act referring for the services of her late Husband to the proof exhibited in her application under the act of July 1 st 1836, To which in this declaration she has referred you to V o l 1 ,
I John S. Hill an acting Magistrate of Duplin County do again say Full Faith & Credit are due M rs Frederick's declaration, I am well acquainted with her she is a credible Person & her statements is entitled to Credit. John S. Hill J. P.

State of North Carolina Duplin County } I James Dickson Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Duplin County do hereby certify that John S Will is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 23rd day of July A D 1841 James Dickson Clerk of the Court of Duplin County

State of North Carolina
Cabell County
September A.D. 1836
On the 26 th of Sept r personally appeared Mrs Catharine N. Fredrick Widow of Felix Fredrick deceased before me John J. Hill one of the acting Justices of said County, and called on me to do some thing for her towards getting her pension, which she claimed as widow of the said Felix Fredrick deceased, one of the revolution Characters, and made oath on the holy Evangelist of Almighty God that she could not attend Court conveniently. On the 26 th of Sept r 1836, the said Catharine N. Fredrick after being duly sworn according to Law did on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July the 4 th 1836. The Applicant also claimed under the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832. In view of her deceased husband, as he did not draw what he was entitled to by law. The Applicant states that she is 77 years of age that she has had thirteen Children, & further states that her deceased husband Felix Fredrick was when he died July the 13 th 1832. In his eighty fourth year, he lingered & died it was thought with old age. The Applicant states that the first tower that her

Husband went out against the British & Tories, (As she has heard him say) was under James Kenan Col. Thos. Rutledge Lieutenant Col. & Abram Mottern (Major, March d through Bladen County then into Cumberland County joined Genl. Moore, Commanding the regulars, then March d through Bladen County down into New- Hanover County, then crossed the Cape Fear River thence up to the Battle ground at Moore's Creek, thence March d up to Duplin County and was dismissed, which was a three months tour. In the year 76 As the Applicant believes The next tour her Husband went out, was at Jumping Run As the Applicant states under the same Field Officers which was another three months tour, she thinks this tour was in the year 77. The next Expedition or tour she states was for six months Under the same Field Officers, In the time of the Expedition he was sent out (As the Applicant has heard him say) Under Mike King Capt. & James Wright of Duplin County Lieutenants, to Harrison Creek Bridge as a guard between the British & American Army, then retur- ned to the Main Army & was dismissed, after serving the six months out. The Applicant states that this tour was in 80 or 81 as she believes, The Applicant further states that her husband was called out or drafted for three months more to guard a parcel of Tories at a place called the Bull Pen a pen made of logs to keep Tories in, she further saith that he acted as Commissary at that time & place, as she has heard him say, but the names of the officers she does not recollect at this time, this last tour was at or towards the latter part of the Revolution war she saith.

Still on her Oath this Applicant certifies that she has Not Married since the death of her husband. Felix Fredrick This Applicant further certifies that her Husband never received a cent for his services in the revolution nor nor - or got a retro discharge as she knows of.
Sworn and subscribed the day & year afore said Attest.
Catharine N. Fredrick Martin
John G. Hill J.P.
N.B. This applicant states on Oath that she was married to her Deceased Husband Felix Fredrick in July Seventeen hundred & seventy six.
Attest John G. Hill J.P.
I, James Wright of N. Carolina Duplin County do certify that I am well acquainted with Catharine N. Fredrick you Applicant. I live with in three miles of her & I know her to be a Woman of veracity, you need not to doubt any thing she says, I recollect that her deceased Husband Felix Fredrick served with me in the revolution war a six month tower, I also recollect that he served under me while I acted as Lieutenant in time of the revolution war.
James Wright
Sworn & subscribed the day & year afore said
Attest
John G. Hill J.P.

1 st Q st Where were you & your Husband born & what is your age Ans. My Husband & Myself was both born in Duplin County My age is 77 and My Husband's age when he died was 84 My Husband & Myself was both born in Duplin County he died in Duplin & I still live in Duplin County
2 nd Q st Have you any record of your or your Husband's age Ans No Neither have I of his age
3 rd Q st Where were you living when your husband was called in to the service & where do you know live
Ans My Husband & myself was both living in Duplin County during the revolution war & I still live in Duplin County
4 th Q st How were your Husband called into service was he drafted did he volunteer or was he a substitute Ans. I believe he volunteered in all the expeditions that he was out in
5 th Q st State the names of some of the Regular officers that your Husband served under or that you have heard him speak of
Ans I have heard him speak of serving under Genl Moore James Hinton. Col. Rutledge & Abram Mottern
6 th Q st State the names of some of the men to whom you are known. In your neighbourhood & who can testify to your character for veracity & their belief of your Husband's serving as a soldier of the revolution war
Ans James Wright John Guy Absalom Best Henry Best Richard Broadly Reuben Blanchet.
We the undersigned do certify that we are well acquainted with Catharine Frederick wid of Felix Frederick deceased & we can testify as to her being a woman of veracity & truth & we further certify that it is the report of the neighbourhood that her above named husband Felix Frederick did serve in the revolution war a considerable time this we have always under- stood being the report of the neighbourhood.
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid James Wright. John Guy. Absalom Best, Henry Best, Richard Broadly, Reuben Blanchet Attest John S. Bell J.P.

Ann Beck was born in the year of our Lord 1798
H Y M N S
February 1th 4.
John Beck was born in the year of our Lord 1799 of Liberty
SPIRITUAL SONGS.
James Beck was born in the year of our Lord 1801 and 1802
BOOK III.
No. 13 Doag
Prepared for the holy Ordinance of the LORD'S SUPPER.
1. The Lord's Supper instituted, 1 Cor. xi. 23, &c.
1 'T WAS on that dark, that doleful night, When pow'rs of earth and hell arose Against the Son of God's delight, And friends betray'd him to his foes:
2 Before the mournful scene began He took the bread, and bles'd, and brake; What love through all his actions ran! What wondrous words of grace he spake!
3 "This is my body broke for sin, "Receive and eat the living food;" Then took the cup and bles'd the wine; "Tis the new cov'nant in my blood."
Ann Elizabeth Grim
Ann Elizabeth Grim

[4 For us his flesh with nails was torn, He bore the scourge, he felt the thorn; And justice pour'd upon his head Its heavy veng'ance, in our stead. 5 For us his vital blood was spilt, To buy the pardon of our guilt; When, for black crimes of biggest size, He gave his soul a sacrifice.] 6 "Do this," he cried, "till time shall end, "In mem'ry of your dying Friend: "Meet at my table, and record "The love of your departed Lord." [7 Jesus, thy feast we celebrate, We shew thy death, we sing thy name, Till thou return, and we shall eat The marriage-supper of the Lamb.]
II. Communion with Christ, and with saints, 1 Cor. x. 16, 17.
[1 J ESUS invites his saints To meet around his board; Here pardon'd rebels sit, and hold Communion with their Lord. 2 For food he gives his flesh; He bids us drink his blood; Amazing favour! matchless grace Of our descending God!] 3 This holy bread and wine Maintains our fainting breath,

3 But man, vain man, would fain be wise, Born, like a wild young colt, he flies 'Thro' all the follies of his mind, And smells and snuffs the empty wind.] 4 God is a King of pow'r unknown, Firm as the orders of his throne; If he resolve, who dare oppose, Or ask him why, or what he does? 5 He wounds the heart, and he makes whole; He calms the tempest of the soul: When he shuts up in long despair, Who can remove the heavy bar? 6 * He frowns, and darkness vails the moon, The fainting sun grows dim at noon; † The pillars of heav'n's starry roof Tremble and start at his reproof. 7 He gave the vaulted heav'n its form, The crooked serpent and the worm; He breaks the billows with his breath, And smites the sons of pride to death. 8 These are a portion of his ways; But who shall dare describe his face! Who can endure his light, or stand, To hear the thunders of his hand?
* Job xxv. 7.
† Job xxvi. 11. &amp;c.
THE END OF THE SECOND BOOK.
Remain of Frederick was Born in the year of our Lord 1702 January 12 th day

And where his love Resolves to bless, His truth confirms And seals the grace.
3 Thro' all his ancient works Surprising wisdom shines, Confound the pow'rs of hell, And breaks their curs'd designs; Strong is his arm, And shall fulfil His great decrees, His sov'reign will.
4 And can this mighty King Of glory condescend? And will he write his name, "My Father and my friend?" I love his name, I love his word; Join all my pow'rs, And praise the Lord.
CLXX. God incomprehensible and sovereign.
[1] C AN creatures to perfection, * find Th' eternal, uncreated mind? Or can the largest stretch of thought Measure and search his nature out? 2 'Tis high as heav'n, 'tis deep as hell; And what can mortals know, or tell; His glory spreads beyond the sky, And all the shining worlds on high.
* Job xi. 7, &c.

Felix Frederick was born in the year of our lord 1787 January the 16
H Y M N S Laura's Lad was born in the year of our lord 1787 April the 17
OF SPIRITUAL SONGS. Patrick Fred was born in the year of our lord 1792 September the 12
BOOK II.
Composed on Divine Subjects.
Catharine of 9 was born in the year of our lord 1795 Decem the 6th A Song in praise to God from Great Britain.
N ATURE, with all her pow'rs, shall sing God the Creator, and the King; Nor air, nor earth, nor skies, nor seas, Deny the tribute of their praise. [2 Begin to make his glories known, Ye seraphs that sit near his throne; Tune your harps high, and spread the sound, To the creation's utmost bound.]

[10 My dear Almighty Lord, My Conqu'ror, and my King, Thy scepter and thy sword, Thy reigning grace I sing. Thine is the pow'r; Behold I sit In willing bonds Beneath thy feet.]
[11 Now let my soul arise, And tread the tempter down; My Captain leads me forth To conquest and a crown. A feeble faint Shall win the day, Though death and hell Obstruct the way.]
12 Should all the hosts of death, And pow'rs of hell unknown, Put their most dreadful forms Of rage and mischief on; I shall be safe, For Christ displays Superior pow'r And guardian grace.
THE END OF THE FIRST BOOK.

Wm Lockhart Was born in the year of our Lord 1779 July the 8 Day following the 27th 1803
Sarah Lockhart Was born in the year of our Lord 1761 following the 20th
I mean Patrick I was born in the year of our Lord 1786 December the 14 Day

St. Carolina Duplin County Oct the 14, 1840 Sir,
In the case of Catharine N. Frederick, I have sent you the leaf or leaves as required of her Childrens ages cut out of her old Family Books. In those leaves you will find all there ages, as stated in my other letter, except two viz John born 1790, and one other not named born 1789 died when young which she states to be a fact on her oath, she also stated under oath that she miscarried with one child before William was born, her oldest, — N.B. You will see the right hand figure rubbed out under Jane Frederick's name, which the old Lady states was rubbed out by Jane her self before she was married to hide her age she suppo- -ses, as she was an old maid. John S. Hill, S.P.
I Catharine N. Frederick do here by certify that the leaves cut out of my old books & sent to your office, are true statements of my Childrens ages, I also certify the above to be a fact respecting my Childrens Birth Death, &c.
I sworn & subscribed the Day and year above named Attest
Catharine N. Frederick Mary
John S. Hill S.P.
I Jackie Frederick (though my name is not down in the Book I am) do here by certify those leaves cut out of Mothers old Books containing the ages of all my Brothers & Sisters, as I have always been taught by my Father & Mother, these ages are all on those leaves sent to you except two which died when young as I have been told by my Mother.
I sworn & subscribed the Day & year above named Attest, John S. Hill, S.P.
Jacky Frederick

State of North Carolina
Duplin County
I James Dickson Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid hereby certify that John S. Hill before whom the within Affidavit was taken, is, and was at the time of taking the same, an acting justice of the peace for the said County of Duplin and all credit is due to his official acts.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 25 th October 1840
James Dickson Clerk of the Court of Duplin County

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James L. Edwards Commission of Pensions Washington City

W. Carolina Duplin County Sep. 16. 1840
Sir,
I have just received a few lines from you stating that Mrs. Fredricka may be allowed for nine months service provided her Marriage be Satisfactorily proven, As to the legality of her Marriage I have proven beyond any kind of doubt By an Old Lady By the Name of Fredricka who Was at the wedding, Her deposition I have taken and sent on to your Office some time since. Col. James Wright also tells you in his deposition that he was within three Miles of the place when the Marriage took place, and that he has lived ever since a neighbour to your applicant and never heard any person ever doubt the legality of her Marriage, which is as strong circumstantial proof as can be made out, and his word has non been doubted at your office for he drew his pension several years before he died. I should say there is no mistake about the legality of your applicants Marriage, I have lived By her ever since I can recollect & I never heard it doubted by any person. Since I received your last letter I went over to Mrs. Fredricka and told her what you wrote respecting her Childrens ages, and she went in the room & got her old Bible & all her Old Family Books, and from them she made out her childrens ages as follows viz,,
William Fredricka Born A.D. 1779 Nancy Fredricka Born 1780 Sam Fredricka Born 1782

Felix Friedrick Born A. 1784 Noris Friedrick Born _____ 1787 One died while young not named Born 1789 John Friedrick Born _____ 1790 Patrick Friedrick Born _____ 1792 Catharine Friedrick Born _____ 1795 Amy Friedrick _____ Born 1796 Zackry Friedrick Born 1799 James Friedrick Born 1801 Thomas M. Friedrick Born 1802
I here by certify that the ages of Mrs. Friedrick Children was taken from her Old Family Book In my presence, S. John S. Hill, S. D.

January 14, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
Mrs. Ridgely R. Brown 527 Magnolia Avenue Orlando, Florida
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 10040 , that Felix Frederick was born in Duplin County, North Carolina, the exact date not shown.
While a resident of Duplin County, North Carolina, he enlisted in 1776 or 1777 and served three months as private in Colonel James Kenan's North Carolina regiment. He enlisted in 1777 or 1778 and served three months as private in Colonel James Kenan's North Carolina regiment. He enlisted in 1780 or 1781 and served six months as private in Captain Mike King's company, Colonel James Kenan's North Carolina regiment. He served three months in Colonel James Kenan's North Carolina regiment and was discharged May 5, 1781. Later in the year he served three months as commissary, names of officers not stated.
He married in Duplin County, North Carolina in July, 1776, Catharine N. Norris.
He died in Duplin County, North Carolina, July 13, 1832, and he was then aged eighty-three years.
On account of his services in the Revolution his widow, Catharine, was allowed pension on her application executed September 26, 1836, at which time she was seventy-seven years of age and living in Duplin County, North Carolina.
Felix and Catharine Frederick had the following children:
William born July 8, 1779 Nancy " February 20, 1780 or 1781

   Jane  born  December  7,  1782     Felix  "  January  16,  1784 or 1785     Noris or Norris  "  April 17 or 27,   1787     Child (not named)  "  -----   1789  died young    John  "  -----   1790     Patrick  "  September  12,  1792     Catharine  "  December  6,  1795     Alny  "  February  4,  1796     Jackey or John  "  February  2,  1799     James  "  August  13,  1801     Thomas K. or Kenan T.  "  January  12,  180-    
There are no data relative to the parents of Felix and Catharine Frederick.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to George Drew.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Felix Frederick , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. W. J. 10.040
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 3 mos. Pvt. James Kenan N.C.   1777 or 1778 3 mos. " James Kenan   Feb 1781 May 5. 1781 " 3 mos. James Kenan   1781 6 mos " Mike King James Kenan   " 3 mos Commissary  
Battles engaged in, none stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Duplin Co N.C.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 26. 1836. Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Duplin Co N.C.
Age at date of application, 77 years, born in Duplin Co N.C.
Remarks: Soldier was born in Duplin Co N.C. where he married in July 1776 Catherine N. —; and where he died July 13, 1832, in his 84 year.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

M. B. H.
Rev. War Section.
September 25, 1915.
Mrs. Sarah Frederick Brown, c/o Mrs. W. M. Creasy, 805 Ann Street, Wilmington, N. C.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Felix Frederick or Fredrick, W. F. No. 10,040. Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data from the papers on file.
Children.
 William - - - - - born July 8, 1779.  Nancy - - - - - " February 20, 1780 or 1781.  Jane - - - - - " December 7, 1782.  Felix - - - - - " January 16, 1784 or 1785.  Noris or Norris - - - " April 17 or 27, 1787.  Child (not named) - - " --- 1789. died when young.  John - - - - - " --- 1790.  Patrick - - - - - " September 12, 1792.  Catharine - - - - - " December 6, 1795.  Anny - - - - - " February 4, 1796.  Jackey or Jhon - - - - " February 2, 1799.  James - - - - - " August 13, 1801.  Thomas K. or Kenan T. " January 12, 180-. 
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

FREDERICK, FELIX (N.C.) W-10040

This is to certify that Felix Enderick summoned my Troop of horse with four bayonets & a half of Indian Corn by me W. H. Sumner Capt. October 28 th 1864